James E. Risch
Senator · ID · R
Current term Jan 3, 2021 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the Senate since Jan 6, 2009
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Senator · ID · R
Current term Jan 3, 2021 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the Senate since Jan 6, 2009
Official websiteContact formBiographical Directory
Portrait: U.S. Government Publishing Office, via unitedstates/images (public domain)
61 sponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov.
S. 5484 · Affordable HOMES Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 23, 2026 · Energy
Latest action (Sep 23, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S. 5374 · A bill to facilitate the conveyance of certain land in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, platted under section 2387 of the Revised Statutes, and for other purposes.
Introduced Aug 7, 2026 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Sep 30, 2026): Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
S. 5266 · Veterans’ Earned Benefits Access Act of 2026
Introduced Aug 5, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Aug 5, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S. 5254 · Civil Nuclear Export Act of 2026
Introduced Aug 5, 2026 · Foreign Trade and International Finance
Latest action (Aug 5, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.Res. 827 · A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the creation of the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute, Inc. (SAAMI) and commending its work establishing industry standards that ensure the safe interoperability of firearms and ammunition.
Introduced Jul 30, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jul 30, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.Res. 826 · A resolution honoring the contributions of small manufacturers of firearms to the economy, culture, and recreational heritage of the United States and recognizing the month of August 2026 as "National Shooting Sports Month".
Introduced Jul 30, 2026 · Sports and Recreation
Latest action (Jul 30, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S4393)
Introduced Jul 14, 2026 · Energy
Latest action (Jul 15, 2026): Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
Introduced Jun 9, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jul 27, 2026): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 519.
Introduced May 21, 2026 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (May 21, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.Res. 719 · A resolution celebrating the 154th anniversary of Arbor Day.
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Apr 30, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2160; text: CR S2180)
S.Res. 697 · A resolution welcoming Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom to the United States on the occasion of His Majesty's address to a joint meeting of Congress, and recognizing the historic global significance of the United States-United Kingdom relationship.
Introduced Apr 28, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 28, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2076-2077; text: CR S2086)
S. 4108 · Veteran Burial Benefit Correction Act
Introduced Mar 17, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Apr 29, 2026): Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Introduced Feb 10, 2026 · Energy
Latest action (Feb 10, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.Res. 573 · A resolution expressing the need for the United States continued leadership on matters of religious freedom.
Introduced Dec 18, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Dec 18, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S8926-8927)
S.Res. 536 · A resolution designating December 2, 2025, as "World Nuclear Energy Day".
Introduced Dec 8, 2025 · Energy
Latest action (Dec 8, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8533; text: CR S8532)
S. 3085 · Firearm Access During Shutdowns Act of 2025
Introduced Oct 30, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Oct 30, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 2960 · Deter PRC Aggression Against Taiwan Act
Introduced Oct 1, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Oct 30, 2025): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 245.
S. 2904 · SHADOW Fleet Sanctions Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Feb 10, 2026): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 326.
Introduced Sep 16, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Sep 16, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 2753 · Urban Canal Modernization Act
Introduced Sep 10, 2025 · Water Resources Development
Latest action (Sep 17, 2026): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 640.
S. 2647 · International Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2025
Introduced Aug 1, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Aug 1, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S. 2562 · Equal Shot Act of 2025
Introduced Jul 31, 2025 · Commerce
Latest action (Jul 31, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
S.Res. 342 · A resolution honoring the contributions of small manufacturers of firearms to the economy, culture, and recreational heritage of the United States and recognizing August 2025 as "National Shooting Sports Month".
Introduced Jul 29, 2025 · Sports and Recreation
Latest action (Jul 29, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S4829)
S. 2427 · Zero-Based Regulatory Budgeting to Unleash American Energy Act of 2025
Introduced Jul 24, 2025 · Energy
Latest action (Jul 24, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S. 2401 · 287(g) Program Protection Act
Introduced Jul 23, 2025 · Immigration
Latest action (Jul 23, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.